Lead Medical Technologist, Critical Care Chemistry

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or alternative

Job summary

Ohio State University’s University Hospital is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist in the Critical Care Laboratory to oversee the Chemistry department’s daily operations. You will lead with a co-lead, validate routine and specialty tests, verify results, and uphold high technical quality across the lab.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in Chemistry testing and familiarity with Westgard rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MS in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT or MLT board certification is required.
• ASCP/AMT or MLT board certification is required for the Associate degree path.
• MT/MLS with 3 years’ experience or MLT with 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Chemistry department and team in partnership with a co-lead.
• Interact with laboratory and hospital leadership at all levels.
• Validate routine and specialty testing methods and verify/report test requests and results.
• Ensure technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory.
• Perform administrative duties including evaluations, procedure writing/implementation, scheduling, training and records.

Skills

Chemistry testing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Westgard rules

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor or MS in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT/MLT board cert

ASCP/AMT or MLT board certification (Associate degree path)

Tools

EP Evaluator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ohio State University’s University Hospital is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist in the Critical Care Laboratory to oversee the Chemistry department’s daily operations. You will lead with a co-lead, validate routine and specialty tests, verify results, and uphold high technical quality across the lab.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in Chemistry testing and familiarity with Westgard rules.